Ukraine

What would actually happen if Ukraine joined the EU?

Ukrainian membership would have serious - and profound - implications for the bloc.

21/03/2023

Europe Decoded

Protesters plead for EU intervention over Israel's judicial reforms

Under the proposed reforms, a simple majority of Israeli lawmakers will be able to override rulings issued by the country's Supreme Court.

08/03/2023

Europe News

Brussels terror threat 'unlikely' after Commission gets alarming email

The two messages were written in Russian saying an 'explosion' would happen on the city's metro on Wednesday 8 March.

08/03/2023

United Kingdom

NI Protocol: Job not done for Sunak, who still needs Belfast's support

While the agreement between London and Brussels has been deemed a huge success, the British PM has only gotten over the first hurdle. Now it's time to convince Northern Ireland's politicians, especially the DUP.

28/02/2023

World News

Euroviews. 'Foreign interference' is not the main threat to democracy in the EU

The ongoing European Parliament corruption scandal is being used by some to launch a witch-hunt against civil society and NGOs. This is only fuelling the already worrying crackdown on critical voices that hold governments to account, Raffaella Bolini and Jean-Marc Roirant write.

28/02/2023

World News

Rallies held across Europe call for peace and mark year since invasion

In Rome and Madrid, demonstrators wore and waved Ukraine's national flag, and called for an end to the killing.

27/02/2023

United Kingdom

EU chief and Sunak to meet in London for talks over the NI Protocol

Talks between the UK and the European Union are intensifying this week as both sides try to reach an agreement on post-Brexit trading arrangements.

26/02/2023

Travel News

When will the new Berlin to Brussels sleeper train launch? 

Europe's rail revival is in full swing. Berlin to Brussels in the latest overnight train to launch.

24/02/2023

United Kingdom

Hopes grow for new trade agreement between UK and EU

Northern Ireland Protocol: Hopes on all sides that a fresh post-Brexit trade agreement between the UK and the EU will be reached soon

18/02/2023

United Kingdom

UK Supreme Court confirms legality of Northern Ireland Brexit protocol

A legal challenge, brought by pro-Brexit activists and former leaders of Northern Ireland's largest unionist parties, was dismissed by the London court.

08/02/2023

Kosovo

'Blackmail': Kosovo PM defies Western pressure over Serbia

Leaned on by US and European allies, Kosovo's leader warned on Wednesday he would not give in to "blackmail" over a possible pact with their old enemy.

01/02/2023

Europe News

Three people injured in knife attack at metro station in Brussels

The attack took place on Monday evening in the metro station right below the headquarters of the European Commission.

30/01/2023

World News

Migration: EU vows to punish 'uncooperative' countries

Brussels says it wants to crack down on states who do not accept the deportation of their own people from the bloc.

27/01/2023

Europe News

EU Parliament corruption suspect Giorgi to remain in Belgian jail

Giorgi's lawyer said that a deal struck earlier this month between former MEP Antonio Panzeri and the authorities to reveal all elements of the criminal organisation won't change his client's position.

26/01/2023

United Kingdom

Post-Brexit: Chances of EU and UK changing deal 'slim', report claims

Despite Britain taking a big economic hit and public support for Brexit waning, the latest UK In a Changing Europe (UKICE) report claimed major changes to the UK-EU relationship were unlikely.

24/01/2023

Belgium

Protest over Belgian aid worker jailed in Iran

Hundreds of people held a demonstration in Brussels in support of Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele who was sent to prison for 40 years in Iran for alleged espionage

23/01/2023

World News

Climate activists hijack car adverts to highlight environmental impact

Climate activists have vandalised car industry billboards in a coordinated campaign in Europe to highlight the sector's environmental impact. In Brussels, the action was timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of its International Motor Show.

16/01/2023

Poland

Poland passes new law to appease EU and release funding

Brussels has suspended billions of euros in aid for Poland, criticising the government's control over the judiciary.

13/01/2023

Belgium

NATO-EU infrastructure security agreement signed

A joint taskforce will pool NATO and EU expertise to give additional protection to critical infrastructure.

11/01/2023

Belgium

Belgian nuclear power sector given 10-year extension

Two of Belgium's nuclear power reactors are to be run until 2036 under a new deal with French energy giant Engie.

10/01/2023